constrain

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Synonyms: contain, constraint, constrains, contrail, unstrain, costain, coltrain, contran, contrair

Antonyms: contain, constraint, constrains, contrail, unstrain, costain, coltrain, contran, contrair

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[force]] [[physical]]ly, by strong [[persuasion]] or [[pressure|pressuring]]; to [[compel]]; to [[oblige]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To keep within close [[bound]]s; to [[confine]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[reduce]] a result in response to [[limited]] resources.

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